Trypanisma

Clemens, 1860

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Trypanisma is a of small in the Gelechiidae, established by Clemens in 1860. The genus contains a single described , Trypanisma prudens. Gelechiidae moths are generally small with narrow wings and are commonly known as twirler moths.

Trypanisma fagella by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Trypanisma fagella by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.Trypanisma fagella by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

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How to pronounce Trypanisma: //ˌtrɪpənˈɪzmə//

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Monotypic genus

Trypanisma is a , containing only one described : Trypanisma prudens (Clemens, 1860). The limited number of species and observations (88 records on iNaturalist) suggests the genus may be undercollected or genuinely rare.

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